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an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable<we made a strategic retreat when we realized that we were outnumbered>Synonymsrecession, retirement, revulsion, withdrawalRelated Wordsflinch, recoil, shrinkingAntonymsadvancement
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something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger<her bedroom served as a retreat from the frequent arguing between her parents>— see shelter
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